Mach Speed Technologies Genesis User Manual

Table of ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Chapter 1 - QuickStart . . . . .

9.Install the grounding clip.• The clip slides over one wall of the top chassis. Make surethe grounding clip also touches the CPU card heat sink.NOTE:

12.Replace the cover on the computer Closing the coverSnapping the cover into place13.Reconnect all cables.14.Package the old CPU card for later.• Put

Installation in a PowerMac 8500or 9500The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your Macintosh 8500or 9500 computer additional processing power. You instal

4. Lower the auxiliary fan (retainer clip on 8500)• Squeeze the sides and pull it down Lowering the auxiliary fan (retaining clip on 8500)5. Unplug th

8. Remove the CPU card that’s in the computer now.• Grasp the edges of the card firmly and pull the card outof the slot.• Pull the card straight up wi

11.Install the MACh Speed G3 into your system.IMPORTANT: Handle by the edges only! Do not pushdown on the heat sink. Doing so may damage the cardand/o

13. Plug the auxiliary fan (9500) into the connector on the mainlogic board. There is only one correct way to insert the plug.Notice that the notch on

19.Package the old CPU card for later.• Put the used card into MACh Speed anti-static bag. If youever have a problem, it may be handy to be able to us

2. Carefully lay the computer on its side with the cover and buttonfacing upLay the computer on its side3. Press the release button on the side of the

6. Remove the CPU card that’s in the computer now.• Grasp the edges of the card firmly and pull the card outof the slot.• Pull the card straight up wi

Thank you for choosing the MACh Speed G3 upgrade. You havepurchased an award wining product which will provide leadingedge performance gains, and is b

• When the card is properly installed, you cannot see any ofthe gold contacts.Installing the MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card10.. Replace the chassis by swi

13.Replace the computer cover panel.• Align the bottom edges of the cover panel with the com-puter chassis as shown below.• Then press the cover panel

1. Prepare the system and work area.•Prepare your work area by ensuring that you have a welllighted space, preferably not on carpet (less static), and

5.Remove the MACh Speed G3 from its protective package.• Now that you are grounded, you can remove the MAChSpeed from its protective package.• Inspect

7. Boot your Mac to test the Card/installation.• Check that you get a successful boot up “chime”, ensuringthat the card is well seated and working.• S

Installing the SoftwareThis chapter will provide the information you need to enable theMACh Speeds incredible backside cache. It also provides informa

Information provided in the PI Utility includes:XLR8 Contact: This is handy information for when youneed to contact XLR8 for question orcomments.CPU S

About the “Advanced options ”. This area if for enablingXLR8’s exclusive MVP technology. Refer to Chapter 4 -Advanced Performance Tuning for more info

AdvancedPerformanceTuningWelcome to the Advanced Performance chapter. This chapter willprovide information on enabling XLR8’s exclusive performancetec

1. Shut down your computer and remove the cover.• To adjust the CPU to its maximum operating speed locatethe current speed settings in the table at th

The QuickstartWelcome to the QuickStart Section of this manual. This sectionwill provide the information that you need to quickly install yourG3 upgra

Adjusting the Maximum Backside CacheSpeedBackside cache is the revolutionary new technology that placesLevel 2 cache (high speed memory) directly on t

Miscellaneous Performance Notes• Many factors effect the performance of the CPU card.using high quality expansion products, cables and RAMwill ensure

Technical SupportDirect questions concerning proper installation and operation ofthe MACh Speed G3 Card to:1.800.513.9744 ext. 333 (Technical Support

Limited WarrantyXLR8 by Interex warrants this product to be free from any defectsin materials or workmanship to the initial purchaser for two fullyear

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYaccording to ISO/IEC Guide 22 and 45014We, the Manufacturer:XLR8 by INTEREX, Inc.8447 E. 35th St. N.Wichita, KS USA 67226Decl

5. Install the MACh Speed G3 into your system.• The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade will face the same direc-tion as the older card that you just removed. In mo

3. Enable the MACh Speed G3 Backside Cache.• In the Control Panels folder of your start-up drive, dou-ble-click on the MACh Speed G3 Control.• This so

Installing theMACh Speed G3Upgrade CardThis chapter provides information for installing the Mach speedCard into individual systems. This information c

Installation in a PowerMac 7300, 7500, or 7600The MACh Speed G3 Upgrade Card gives your Macintosh 7300,7500 or 7600 computer additional processing pow

3. Remove the cover from the computer.• After you’ve slid the cover forward about two inches, lift itstraight up and off the computer.Lifting the cove

7. Remove the MACh Speed G3 from its protective package.• Now that you are grounded, you can remove the MAChSpeed from its protective package.• Inspec